My American magical life
Chapter 219 - 219 86 Shedding Hot Tears for a Dream is Never Disgraceful_2

219: Chapter 86: Shedding Hot Tears for a Dream is Never Disgraceful_2 219: Chapter 86: Shedding Hot Tears for a Dream is Never Disgraceful_2 “I’ve already pulled in an investment of 1 million Dollars at the American branch, and Gru also wants to invest, but I really can’t give up any more shares.”

Even with all that money, it’s still not enough, and using American money across the border for domestic purposes can be a bit tricky, so I still need to attract investors domestically, and I need to borrow your reputation for it.”

Cheng Daqi was indeed stringing Sun Dongxin along, but he was also waiting for Zhao Hongjin’s arrival.

It’s 11 o’clock at night in Hua Country, and there’s no way Sun Dongxin could be asleep right now.

Before borrowing Sister Zhao’s reputation, it was necessary to give her a heads up—it’s a matter of basic respect and etiquette.

“Borrow your reputation?” Zhao Hongjin was taken aback.

Trying to pull a fast one, huh?

We talked so much last night, and today you’re not even pretending?

“This domestic investor is a big brother I know; I helped him recover tens or even hundreds of millions in investment losses.

He plans to invest in my company; could you join me and make a video call with him?

Don’t worry, if you don’t find it suitable, not making the video won’t affect his investment in me.”

Everything Cheng Daqi said was true; Sun Dongxin, hooked by the bait, was indeed waiting for Cheng Daqi to seek him out.

Sun Dongxin was very eager for a partnership with Cheng Daqi.

Even without Zhao Hongjin, even without Sun Dongxin, relying solely on Cheng Daqi’s informational advantage, he could still “extort” investments.

Those yet-to-burst financial schemes, he remembered each one of them very clearly.

He couldn’t play with Dingyi, but there were too many small investment funds in the Greater Bay Area.

“If it’s the same whether you make the call or not, then why do you need to borrow my reputation?”

Little Zhao’s thinking was clear; she didn’t want to become a pawn.

“Because you are indeed part of my company, Ah Zhao.

In the future, I will help you operate three accounts, isn’t that a fact?”

CEO Cheng’s tone was one of surprise, and he was indeed playing a bit of a game.

Using a true fact as a basis, linking it to an issue that wasn’t very related to that fact, he was convincing someone involved with the truth.

This test of skill requires proficiency in various aspects, and only with sufficient skill can this strategy be played well.

For a smooth start-up, CEO Cheng had employed his tactics on Zhao Hongjin today.

But his purpose in starting up wasn’t just to make money; he wanted to lay a solid foundation for achieving his dreams, nothing more.

“Okay then, let’s do it now as it’s getting late in Hua Country.”

Little Zhao felt that CEO Cheng’s words were reasonable; she indeed had reached an intent to cooperate and would become an online celebrity under the flag of CEO Cheng’s company.

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In Ludao, Sun Dongxin idly browsed short videos, now thoroughly hating Cheng Daqi.

In business cooperation, being toyed with and left hanging really felt like this.

Especially because Cheng Daqi left him hanging after just a tease and didn’t bother afterward.

He had the air of a scoundrel who commits arson without bothering to bury the bodies.

In the gamble of seeking investment from Sun Dongxin and offering him riches, Cheng Daqi won an early round.

“The boundless horizon is…”

As a video call notification popped up on his phone, Sun Dongxin immediately sat up from his chair, straightened his back, and stared fixedly at Cheng Daqi’s name.

Finally showing up, huh?

I won’t be able to quench this burning rage unless I give you a piece of my mind today.

Upon opening the video call, Sun Dongxin turned into a veritable spray gun.

With over twenty years in the cutthroat business world, Sun Dongxin had the prowess and the standing to properly chastise Cheng Daqi.

“Mr.

Cheng, you T…are too polite, calling me so late at night?

A text message would’ve sufficed.”

Seeing the young lady next to Cheng Daqi made Sun Dongxin gasp.

He was in the middle of cursing when he abruptly changed his tone, smoothing over the conversation.

Cheng Daqi, as if not noticing Sun Dongxin’s initial rage, smiled and replied.

“Sun, time zones are indeed a big issue.

I’ve just finished up over here; is it convenient for you to talk now?”

Zhao Hongjin was a bit confused; she had heard Sun Dongxin seemingly about to scold Cheng Daqi, but now the two of them seemed to be chatting pleasantly.

‘Did I hear it wrong?

It must have been me.’

The young lady with peach blossom eyes was too naive, not understanding how realistic the adult world is.

For the sake of interests, from cursing vehemently one second to a smiling face the next—it’s ridiculous but real.

“Convenient, brother, we’re old acquaintances after all.

You’re welcome to call anytime.

Even if I’m busy or asleep, I’ll get right back to you!”

What he meant: Little bastard, you ignored me for a whole day, what are you playing at now?

You’d better explain yourself!

“Sun, brother, this is Zhao Hongjin, a new internet celebrity we’ve signed on to our company.”

Ah Zhao, Sun Dongxin, my dear big brother, come and greet your big brother.

Zhao Hongjin was not an ignorant girl; she had already realized she was indeed being used.

She gave Cheng Daqi a stern look, then smiled and said to Sun Dongxin.

“Hello, Brother Sun.”

Sun Dongxin seemed to want to say something more, but Cheng Daqi noticed Zhao Hongjin’s displeasure and promptly cut Sun Dongxin off.

“Alright, I’ve got things to do on my end, I’ll hang up now, Brother Sun.”

Cheng Daqi was undoubtedly the most pretentious entrepreneur in history, hanging up on an investor’s call and cutting off the investor’s words.

He knew the rules all too well, hence he was sure that what he did was not out of line at all.

Because he controlled the most top-tier scarce resources.

“Daqi, you’re amazing.

The last time I was swindled like this was in elementary school when I was only 10 years old.”

The most top-tier scarce resource seemed to be on the verge of fleeing.

“Actually, working with him is like handing him money.

My branch in America has already secured an investment of a million Dollars, and Gru wants to invest a million but I don’t even want it.

The business prospects of the parent company in Hua Country are higher, but my foundations are too shallow domestically, which is why I need his money first.”

Cheng Daqi explained helplessly.

“And what I’m doing is a legitimate business.

When have I ever conducted illegal business?

You are watching over me, after all, you could report me directly.”

Poor as heaven sees, Cheng Daqi really didn’t want to use Zhao Hongjin’s reputation for anything detestable or illegal; he was just giving Brother Sun a peace of mind.

Cheng Daqi was not aware that Sun Dongxin had already conducted a very thorough business investigation on him, and Sun Dongxin had clearly figured out his two top contacts in America.

Even without Zhao Hongjin, Sun Dongxin was willing to discuss cooperation with him.

“Everything you said today is very true, but I still feel something is odd…

CEO Cheng, you’re so clever, can you tell me why?”

Ah Zhao asked seriously.

This was her genuine thought.

She fully recognized the logic and reasoning of Cheng Daqi, but she still felt it was strange, or rather, somewhat uncomfortable.

“Perhaps because you have never personally faced such deceitful business cooperation?

Necessary tricks, a degree of hypocrisy, proper tugging, ordinary companies wanting to grow big can’t do without these things.

Even the greatest companies had founders who weren’t sure they could really open the doors of heaven in the beginning.”

“You can despise me, because, regrettably, Ah Zhao, it seems I have once again set foot on that wrong path.”

Cheng Daqi began with a normal explanation, but midway his tone suddenly dropped.

It seemed he made another mistake.

Friendship and commercial interests sometimes truly could not be reconciled.

Zhao Hongjin thought for a long time and then spoke slowly.

“Who are our friends, who are our enemies, this statement analyzes friends and enemies from a class perspective.

But apart from class nature, people who have common ideals can also become friends because they have betrayed their own class for their ideals.

At present, it seems that you and my ideals are not too far apart, we are friends, and also we are Davarish.

I am willing to help you, Daqi.

If one day I find out you have changed, then I will quietly leave.

So don’t let me down, huh.”

Zhao Hongjin’s face turned slightly red; this was the first time she talked to someone in this manner.

In this absurd era, there were still people who spoke of ideals, and that person was herself, which indeed made her nervous.

But she didn’t feel ashamed, nor did she feel it was affected or false.

“This moment is beautiful, actually, before you came, I already felt today was wonderful.

But, Ah Zhao, in this room where no one else can hear our conversation, having you with me is really nice.

My tear glands are trembling, they seem to want to say something, luckily I’m mature enough, otherwise, I might have lost my composure.”

Cheng Daqi remarked wistfully.

Zhao Hongjin gave Cheng Daqi a feeling unlike any other girl.

She rekindled the seemingly lifeless spark of idealism buried deep in his heart.

He had a feeling; it was as if he had really returned to being 21 years old.

It was so cool.

Cooler than a Bentley kind of cool.

“Daqi, having tears of passion for an ideal is never inappropriate.”

The girl with peach-blossom eyes gently countered.